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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Spinach Bites

This recipe comes from Carolyn, a cousin's wife. who brought them to a birthday party.

They were unusual and so tasty that I asked for the recipe.

I noticed after making them that the recipe said to chop and cook the spinach which I didn't do. I just squeezed all the liquid out and added it. My bites don't look as nice as hers did but the flavour is terrific.

10 oz. frozen spinach, chopped, cooked and drained

1 1/2 cups turkey bread stuffing mix

3/4 cup finely chopped onion (I sautèed it with the garlic in a little butter first)

1 clove garlic minced or 1 tsp. garlic salt

1/4 tsp. pepper (add 1/2 tsp. salt if using fresh garlic)

3 eggs beaten

1/3 cup butter melted

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Mix all ingredients together. Let stand for moinsture to absorb. Add more crumbs if needed.

Shape into 1 inch balls.

Arrange on greased or parchment paper covered baking sheet.

Bake at 350º F oven for about 20 minutes.

Serve warm.

You may make these ahead and store them in fridge or freezer before baking. (Thaw before baking) Makes about 2 1/2 doz. Spinach Bites.

These are great, however, despite squeezing out all the liquid from the cooked spinach our mix was soggy and balls would not hold shape so we had to add 2/3 cup of bisquick. Taking them to a Christmas party tonite.